Scientific interest and research:

• Research on probiotics - its features and anti microbiological activities
• Molecular diagnostics of microorganisms isolated from natural environments
• Research on protein kinase CK2 - its regulation, substrate and inhibitors.
• Yeast Yarrowia lipolytica as a rich source of valuable amino acids, proteins and vitamins
• Genotyping of E.coli strains isolated from the genital tract of pregnant women

 

Skills and methods:

DNA cloning, PCR, DNA sequence analysis, DNA and RNA purification, DNA and proteins sequence analysis, phylogenetic trees, recombinant protein expression and purification, immunodetection, enzymes assays with radiometric and colorimetric methods, phenotypic and biochemical analysis of bacterial strains.